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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 501.08 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 501.08 and 238.91 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 501.08 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/501.08 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 501.08 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 119,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,709.32/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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